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Old 05-27-2002, 12:00 AM
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Default OCR00541 - ActRaiser 'Fill More Funk'

Actraiser 'Fill More Funk'

Well, maybe I'm not familiar with the funk genre, but for the most part this didn't sound as funky as it could have (though there *are* exceptions throughout the song). Still, it's a really fun listen, and something we don't normally hear from DJP. Recommended.
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Old 06-13-2002, 04:26 AM
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I must admit I liked Mcvaffe's version better, but thats not saying this one is bad. When I think of funk or hip-hop I think of po!, and when DJP takes a crack at it, it doesnt sound right to me (but thats just me =0!). Although fun to listen to on other levels, it feels to me like a techno song trying to be funk, although as Orkybash put it, it does take you there sometimes. Check it out for an interesting take on the Actraiser song. I give it a 7/10.
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Old 07-24-2002, 08:44 AM
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This defintaely has that swing to it, or that funk. The patches used sounds a bit out of date, great rhythm, and is fun in general. I'd give this one an 8/10.
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Old 08-30-2002, 10:15 PM
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Very good variation. It took several listens over a stretched pariod of time to get in the liking, but now has become one of my favorites. A friend of mine also likes it, who is a lot harsher critic than I am. Maybe not a pure funk piece, but to my ears it's 100% funkiness! Not repetitive at all (in the sense of massive loops) which is true about nearly all of djp's mixes...to me anyway.
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Old 02-02-2003, 07:16 AM
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The sounds all seem to work well together and the arrangement is very well done. Definitely one of my favorite DJP mixes. Good job!
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Old 06-28-2003, 05:02 PM
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I have no idea what any of you are talking about!!!!!

this remix is completely amazing, 6 out of 5 stars. the drum track was very sophistacated and withheld a enough a pattern to keep the song amazing. the light flute in the backround at times also added a nice touch. also the bass track is quite amazing. major props to DJPretzel for making such an AMAZING remake. this definetely follows the funk pattern along with the drums and especially the bass. one drawback is the repeative-ness but for that actraiser is to blame. this is definetely in my top 3 greatest VG remixes of all time

keep up the good work DJPretzel
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Old 07-10-2003, 09:32 AM
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This is like old school techno. But its not my favorite but its good.
My favorite part is 0:52.
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Old 08-05-2003, 07:56 PM
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Very cool. While the sample quality seems to be a bit low (perhaps that was intended to make it sound 'funky', which it does), the arrangement is superb. There is plenty of variation in both the melody and instrumentation. The drums are well-programmed, though not as awe-inspiring as those in Actraiser - Freestyle. I actually shouldn't compare the two remixes, as this remix is in a considerably different style than Freestyle- a style that is quite refreshing to hear.

I suppose my one gripe would be be the general 'noise' level, which is slightly high. Nothing a change in my equalizer can't fix, though.
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Old 12-15-2003, 08:54 PM
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It's a nice piece, if a bit loud. Not too much funk, but it's there - and the melody's quite varied, as others mentioned before. Nice bass and drums, which seem to be the highlights of the song regardless of which instrument has the lead.

Not my favorite, but it'll probably make it to my regular playlist.


Edit: Over time this has become one of my favorite remixes (probably my favorite non-orchestral); when I first reviewed it I had only listened to it a few times, but now this song is permanently on my playlist.
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Man this tune is awesome!! Its so catchy it makes me think of crusing music or something.. Anyways one of the ones thats going to be put on my MP3 player...permanently. Good job DJ. :D
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